With the advent of bloggers, in-store stylists, subscription box services, and direct sales clothing lines you would think getting dressed or crafting a strong image would be easier than ever. Unfortunately, these new services have made it harder than ever.

In an effort to make it super easy and simple for the consumer, each of these services have left out the most important aspect of image...YOU. They say it's about you, but let's get real....when the goal is SELLING, it's not about...

Recently Thrive Global asked it's contributors to share some career advice, lessons learned, and alternative choices we would have made about our careers in retrospect.

I shared what I would have done different in college and how I would approach those formative years today. 

You can read the article in it's entirety below:

A Career Lesson to My Younger Self

Live, laugh and unapologetically shine,

Carol

Professional associations are a major asset when it comes to staying employed and developing a more rewarding career and in building your business. Whether you're seeking to expand your network, speak at conferences, advance your knowledge, or find a mentor, joining and being active in professional associations can prove beneficial.

There are a myriad of organizations out there, some with thousands of international members and others that are localized and smaller. Consider visiting a few of...

You've heard the term, "work smarter, not harder" right? Well, what if you could actually make that happen?

The Perato Principle has already taught us that roughly 80% of our results come from just 20% of our work. Using this rule the first thing you can do is to cut time from areas of your life that aren't producing. Time wasters like getting lost on YouTube or Facebook, saying yes to activities that don't contribute value, or tasks that are outside of your...

Your fashion choices can help you achieve your goals. That's where Fashion Feng Shui® comes in.

Everyone makes resolutions this time of year but you need to either create a vision board or set a word or theme to guide your actions and intentions for the year. Adding to the energy of these words, you can also use your wardrobe to support you in these endeavors. By leveraging the elements of Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal into clothing and you can use your wardrobe for not only...

In today's competitive market it would be negligent, and irresponsible, not to develop a strong personal brand. A strong personal brand should be a key component of your career management plan.

In the past your personal brand could be defined by your logo and business cards. Today, in the age of information technology, your personal brand includes so much more.

Your personal brand is the cumulation of your identity, messaging, values, interests and image. It usually includes information...

In the job search process, most people put their emphasis on creating a stellar resume. Although it's an important part of the process, and a big part of your personal brand, you don't want to put all your eggs in that one basket.

While there has been some debate about whether or not prospective employers actually bother to read cover letters, no one disputes the fact that you need one.

Since your cover letter will often be a recruiters or prospective employers first impression...

Have you been fantasizing about changing careers? Whether you're in a great job that makes you miserable or stuck in a job where there's no where out, I want you to know it’s never too late to go after your dreams and start a new career.

Dreaming about a career change is one thing, but to actively engage in the change it another. There's a lot to consider from financials to your mindset. After all, it can be challenging to see yourself as a novice again after rising to the top...